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Portrait of Coleen Elstermeyer

Elstermeyer, Coleen

Deputy Executive Director/ Chief of StaffIndependent & Quasi-Public Agencies
  • Agency Independent & Quasi-Public Agencies
  • Division Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
  • Title Deputy Executive Director/ Chief of Staff
  • Address 50 Milk St. 8Th Floor
    Boston, MA 2109
  • Phone 617-979-1400
  • Email coleen.elstermeyer@mass.gov

Official Record

  • Years in Current Position 1
  • Job Description The Office of the Chief of Staff (COS) ensures that the HPC delivers high-quality, transparent work on the Massachusetts health care system through its role as a convener, researcher, partner, and watchdog. COS is also responsible for guaranteeing that HPC deliverables are communicated transparently to various audiences and stakeholders. This is completed through COS management of the HPC’s external affairs efforts, including media, public, legislative, intergovernmental, and stakeholder relations. COS also manages the administration and finance of the HPC, including agency operations, human resources, fiscal management, special projects, and public events. Coleen Elstermeyer, MPP, Deputy Executive Director, leads this team and provides high-level strategic support to the Executive Director and Board members in their official capacity.

Personal Information

  • Town of Residence Hingham

Education & Career

  • Education
    • BA, Boston College
    • Master's Degree in Public Policy from King's College London, University of London
  • Previous Employment
    • Chief of Staff to State Rep. Ronald Mariano
    • awarded Manal Carbello Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Service